Young
people under the age of 17 are required to wear
an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating,
in-line skating, or skateboarding.

The
Division of Highway Traffic Safety assists
county, municipal and law enforcement agencies
with education, public awareness and enforcement
of the bicycle helmet law and other bicycle
safety issues.

Each
year, bicyclists are killed or injured in New
Jersey due to bicycle crashes. Many bicycle
deaths result from bicycle-motor vehicle collisions.
However, injuries can happen anywhere, including
parks, bike paths and driveways, and often do
not involve motor vehicles.

Head
injury is the most serious injury type and the
most common cause of death among bicyclists.
The most severe injuries are those to the brain
that cause permanent damage.